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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,888.59, 217,879.85 and 86,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,888.59, 217,879.85 and 86,271.09 is: 119,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,888.59 : 217,879.85 = 86,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,888.59/217,879.85 = 86,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,888.59x = 217,879.85 × 86,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,888.59x = 18,796,732,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796,732,148.54/157,888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,050.60

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